Showing posts with label Drinks/Smoothies/Lassi/Tea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drinks/Smoothies/Lassi/Tea. Show all posts

April 28, 2009

Chicken Kofta Curry and Mango Lassi

Few days back I tried this kofta curry with minced chicken instead of using mutton as we always do. It was our sunday lunch with some mango lassi. So, lets get started with the recipe now.

Serves 4-5
Cooking and Preparation Time - 30-45 mins

Ingredients :

For Kofthas :

Minced Chicken - 1 pack (as available in stores)
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tbsp
Coriander - 1/4 cup or more
Garam masala - 1/2 tbsp
Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tbsp
Lemon juice - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil for shallow or deep frying
Oil for cooking - 3 tbsp

For the Gravy :

Onions - 2 sliced roughly
Green chillies - 1-2
Chilli powder
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1/4 tbsp
Poppy seeds - 2 tbsp
Dry coconut - 1/4 piece

Method :
  1. Dry fry poppy seeds, dry coconut and make a powder. Also, fry sliced onions separately  in 1 tbsp oil along with turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste, green chillies, chilli powder and add to the dry powder in the same mixie jar. Then grind all together to make a paste which we be the gravy.
  2. Now in a bowl mix everything mentioned for making kofthas except oil.
  3. Make small balls and keep them aside on a plate.
  4. Deep fry/shallow fry them removing them on a tissue paper to drain excess oil.
  5. Now in deep pan, fry the paste we made in a tbsp of oil for the raw smell to away. Then, to it add these kofthas and cook covered on low-medium heat for 20-25 mins.
  6. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with rice or rotis.

Ingredients :

Mango - 1 skin peeled and sliced roughly
Sugar - 1/4 cup
Elaichi/Cardamom - 1-2
Yogurt - 1/2 cup
Milk - 1/4-1/2 cup
Crushed ice

Method :
  1. In a blender, first blend mango slices and sugar together.
  2. Then add all the other ingredients and blend nicely.
  3. Serve chilled. 
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April 23, 2009

Strawberry Smoothie/Lassi and an award

Ever since I tried making Lassi or Smoothie using strawberries, mangoes or any other fruits at home, I am hooked to them :D. I never thought they were so easy to make yet healthy too. We have many different varieties out there out of which I consider this one a very simple and easy one for starters like me who want to learn how to make them.

Serves 2
Preparation Time 5 mins or less

Ingredients :

Strawberries - 1 cup or 7-8 frozen thawed or fresh ones ( I prefer fresh and use for this one too)
Milk - very little 1/4 cup
Yougurt - 1/2 cup
Sugar - 4-5 tbsp or more if you prefer
Crushed Ice  as you prefer

  1. Place the strawberries with sugar in a blender and mix it well.
  2. Add yogurt, milk, crushed ice and blend once again.
  3. Strawberry lassi or smoothie is ready. Phew isn't that a very big recipe :D. There is hardly any ;).
This entry is on its way to Refreshing Drinks- RD ( Research and development for summer hosted by AnuSriRam.

And, now for the award. Madhu and Trupti my dear blogger friends have passed me this award. I feel very happy and on top of the world. I thank both of them for thinking of me. Also, thank all of my blogger friends for their love and support.

 


Award is kind of new to me so, if I am wrong somewhere please forgive me. I pass this award to all my blogger friends and wish could do more justice if the number was infinite :). Kindly accept this award my dear friends. Just because I miss or did not mention anyone's name in the list dont think you are not award worthy. This is for all of you. So,enjoy!

Now for the rules:

1) Add the logo of the award to your blog.
2) Add a link to the person who awarded it to you.
3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs (Only if you like).
4) Add links to those blogs on your blog.
5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blog

Asha : If at all there is anything beyond an award I would like to present it to her making an exception. She is one energetic woman who not only cooks delicious recipes, entertains us with her chit chat we all love to hear, cheers up everyone, inspiring us leaving her lovely comments, giving us her never ending love. My hats off to this super woman.

Usha(Veg Inspirations), Mangala Bhat (Recipe 24/7), Super Chef (Mirch Masala), Varsha (Will ' O the Wisp), Anu SriRam (Chandrabaga), Mahima's Kitchen, Priya's Sourashtrian Kitchen, Varunavi (My Kitchen's Aroma), Srivalli , Sia, VineelaSiva, Vibaas, Uma, Malar, Priya of Akshyapatram, Pooja, Priya of Srikar's Kitchen, Prathibha, Ranjani, Shama,Ramya Vijaykumar, Kitchen Flavors, Aquadaze, Sharmilee,Meeso, Deesha, Le @HC  and so on.

Okay girls, I am short of names but this is for everyone :). Congrats all of you in advance. :) Enjoy!
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